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Diving & Snorkeling charters in Antigua

Dive-friendly layouts, fresh-water rinse, compressor support, and direct reef access.

Why Antigua for diving & snorkeling charters

Antigua is a strong match for diving & snorkeling charters: Dive-friendly layouts, fresh-water rinse, compressor support, and direct reef access.. The cruising is bareboat / crewed with moderate conditions that reward experienced crews. You'll typically depart from Antigua Yacht Club Marina (Falmouth) and island-hop inside a well-charted sailing area. Peak weeks (Dec/Jan/Feb) bring the most settled weather; shoulder weeks (Nov/May) trade some wind reliability for better pricing and fewer crowds. For diving & snorkeling specifically, plan to spend 7 nights minimum so you can rotate between two or three anchorages rather than rush. Catamarans 45-50 ft with 4 guest cabins cover 90% of diving & snorkeling requests here — bigger boats only if you want crewed service and fly-bridge entertaining space. Book early for Dec — that's when the right boats for diving & snorkeling go first.

When to go, and what it costs

4 top picks for diving & snorkeling in Antigua

Bali 4.4

Bali · 44 ft · 4 cabins

Same size class as the typical diving & snorkeling pick. AC · generator · watermaker.

$13k–$32k / week

Lagoon 46

Lagoon · 46 ft · 4 cabins

Same size class as the typical diving & snorkeling pick. AC · generator · watermaker.

$15k–$36k / week

Lucia 40

Fountaine Pajot · 38 ft · 3 cabins

Same size class as the typical diving & snorkeling pick. AC · watermaker · dinghy.

$8k–$23k / week

Leopard 45

Leopard · 45 ft · 4 cabins

Same size class as the typical diving & snorkeling pick. AC · generator · watermaker.

$14k–$35k / week

What makes Antigua good for a diving & snorkeling catamaran charter? ▾

Antigua offers 365-beach island. Stronger winds than BVI; Antigua Sailing Week late April. Cross to Barbuda for pink-sand beach. It's a strong fit for diving & snorkeling thanks to dive-friendly layouts, fresh-water rinse, compressor support, and direct reef access.

Which catamarans are best for a diving & snorkeling charter in Antigua? ▾

Top picks: Bali 4.4 (4 cabins, similar size class); Lagoon 46 (4 cabins, similar size class); Lucia 40 (3 cabins, similar size class).

How long should a diving & snorkeling charter be in Antigua? ▾

Most diving & snorkeling charters are 7 days; adventurous groups book 10-14 days for deeper coverage.

How much does a diving & snorkeling catamaran charter cost in Antigua? ▾

Bareboat 7-night charters start around $8,000/week; fully crewed with chef can reach $36,000. Exact pricing depends on boat, season and dates — request a quote for your trip.

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